“West Virginia’s pro-business climate, prime location, and world-class workforce provide businesses the necessary opportunities for success. We are always ready to share our state with those looking to expand or relocate, and we hope our businesses continue to say ‘Yes, West Virginia’ for many years to come.”
— Mitch Carmichael, Secretary, West Virginia Department of Economic Development
Hawks Nest State Park in Ansted, West Virginia (Photo: Courtesy West Virginia Department of Commerce)
TARGETED GROWTH SECTORS
Aerospace: West Virginia is within a day’s drive of 34% of the top domestic purchasing sectors of aerospace products and national defense contractors, corporations, and federal agencies.
Automotive: Automotive component manufacturers from around the world have found the road to success leads to West Virginia. Businesses that supply and support the automotive industry find a ready workforce with the skills needed by today’s market.
Metals: West Virginia has ready supplies of primary and fabricated metals, machinery, and other components necessary for the manufacturing of metalworking and machinery products.
¹U.S. Census Bureau ²Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Dept. of Commerce
WORKFORCE PROGRAM
The Jobcase.com/WV initiative represents a partnership between the West Virginia Department of Economic Development and Jobcase to empower West Virginia employers with free job listings, access to a wider pool of talent, and the opportunity to improve their hiring outcomes.
Babcock & Wilcox will locate its energy production facility in Mason County. In other news, HandCraft Services will locate a facility in Berkeley County and Prime 6 chooses Upshur County for manufacturing.
